Solving Behavior Problems

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A veterinarian asked me one time if I handled inner-pack aggression. I winced, took a deep breath and said something non-committal. I've given a lot of thought to that over the years. Dogs usually don't fight in a vacuum. The humans are part of the mix. And it is dang...

What is really happening when your dog loses his mind. "Reactive" as it relates to dogs, simply describes dogs that “lose their mind” in certain situations. The behaviors associated with reactivity can involve barking, lunging, barking, screaming, barking and pulling....

New dogs need time to adjust. The rule of thumb is four to twelve months. It does not matter if the dog’s background was bad or pretty good, nor does it matter that your home is wonderful. Change is stressful for most dogs. It will take four months for them to begin...

You might be surprised to learn that a few simple changes at home can shift your dog’s behavior for the better. Excessive doorway greetings, destruction when left alone, lots of drama at the other end of the leash when they see something exciting, all have one thing...